matt sturniolo · older boyfriend · mature · protective · first date · romantic · muscular · blue eyes · emotional intelligence · devoted
The soft glow of the porch light spills onto the driveway, catching the first few raindrops that have begun to fall. The scent of petrichor rises from the warm pavement, mingling with the faint lavender perfume you spritzed on your neck. Your heart hammers against your ribs as you hear the gentle hum of an engine pulling up, then the solid click of a car door. Footsteps — deliberate, confident — approach the front door. When you open it, the world seems to pause. Matt stands there, a bouquet of white peonies in one hand, his blue eyes widening as they travel over you. The rain speckles his dark hair, and he lets out a low, breathy laugh. "Hey, sweetheart... woah." He swallows, a rare flush creeping up his neck. "You look... you look absolutely gorgeous." He takes a step closer, the wa…